Who should replace Weston McKennie?
CM/CAM/RMJuventus · 2025/26 · ranked by tactical + market fitWeston McKennie's profile ↗
If a club needs to replace Weston McKennie, the best-fitting central midfielders are Mario Pašalić, Joan Jordán, Florian Sotoca. Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) matches the role at 96/100 on tactical profile (84/100 overall). A cheaper option: Joan Jordán at about €1.0m. Data as of July 2026.
Best replacements for Weston McKennie
| # | Player | Club | Age | Value | Tactical | Overall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mario Pašalićsimilar↗ | Atalanta | 31 | €6.2m | 96 | 84 |
| 2 | Joan Jordánsimilar↗ | Deportivo Alavés | 32 | €1.0m | 93 | 85 |
| 3 | Florian Sotocasimilar↗ | RC Lens | 36 | €1.3m | 92 | 86 |
| 4 | Dani Olmosimilar↗ | FC Barcelona | 28 | €58m | 92 | 81 |
| 5 | Leon Goretzkasimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 31 | €11m | 92 | 81 |
| 6 | Thomas Müllersimilar↗ | FC Bayern München | 37 | €3.7m | 92 | 85 |
| 7 | Enzo Fernándezsimilar↗ | Chelsea | 25 | €87m | 91 | 82 |
| 8 | Marco Reussimilar↗ | Borussia Dortmund | 37 | €1.4m | 90 | 84 |
| 9 | James Ward-Prowsesimilar↗ | West Ham United | 32 | €4.5m | 90 | 82 |
| 10 | Giuliano Simeonesimilar↗ | Atlético Madrid | 24 | €44m | 90 | 81 |
| 11 | Lovro Majersimilar↗ | VfL Wolfsburg | 28 | €8.6m | 90 | 82 |
| 12 | Teun Koopmeinerssimilar↗ | Atalanta | 28 | €13m | 90 | 81 |
* estimated market value · scores 0–100, league-strength adjusted · data: Sofascore, last 3 seasons
Why these players match Weston McKennie
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: xG + xA, Aerial duels won · medium reliability
Strengths: xG + xA /90, Aerial duels won /90
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Accurate long balls, Accurate crosses · medium reliability
Strengths: Accurate long balls /90, Accurate crosses /90, xG + xA /90
≈ 100% Weston McKennie · strong: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won · low reliability
Strengths: Sofascore rating, Aerial duels won /90, Aerial duels won %
FAQ
Who is the best replacement for Weston McKennie?
By Doppel's tactical-fit score, Mario Pašalić (Atalanta) does the closest job to Weston McKennie, at 96/100 on profile. Joan Jordán and Florian Sotoca follow.
Is there a cheaper player who can replace Weston McKennie?
Yes — Joan Jordán (Deportivo Alavés) plays a similar central midfielder role at roughly €1.0m, a 85/100 match.
How does Doppel find replacements for Weston McKennie?
Doppel learns Weston McKennie's role profile from his 2025/26 season and ranks central midfielders across the big-5 leagues and more by how closely they do the same job, adjusted for league strength.
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